PC Works Employment

Discussion Series: Ask an Employment Counsellor
2021-08-06 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto)
Join us for an informal panel discussion, Ask an Employment Counsellor! Each week the Employment Counsellors at PCWorks will discuss various topics and tips to help job seekers, find, get, and keep the job! We will be joined by special guests including our job developers, Literacy and Basic Skills instructors, and more!
*This workshop will be held online via ZOOM and in-person at Port Cares! Limited availability for in-person training. To register, please complete the form to the right or give us a call at (905) 834-3629 ext. 227.

Professionalism in the Workplace Workshop
2021-08-05 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for this exciting new workshop and learn about the do’s and don’ts of work behaviour. We will be discussing generational differences, dressing for success, the impacts of social media and much more!
*This workshop will be held online via ZOOM and in-person at Port Cares! Limited availability for in-person training. To register, please complete the form to the right or give us a call at (905) 834-3629 ext. 227.

Email Etiquette Workshop
2021-08-04 10:00 - 11:00
First impressions are everything! In this workshop we will discuss all the tips and tricks to improving your communication skills, specifically when sending emails!
*This workshop will be held online via ZOOM and in-person at Port Cares! Limited availability for in-person training. To register, please complete the form to the right or give us a call at (905) 834-3629 ext. 227.

Workplace Safety Training
2021-08-03 14:00 - 15:00
Join us as we discuss Workplace Health and Safety! Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate.
*This workshop will be held online via ZOOM and in-person at Port Cares! Limited availability for in-person training. To register, please complete the form to the right or give us a call at (905) 834-3629 ext. 227.

Literacy and Basic Skills: Health Care Career Series
2021-08-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-07-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-07-20 13:00 - 15:00
Have you thought of starting a new career that will help others? In this 5 part series, our Literacy and Basic Skills Instructor will review a variety of topics relating to health care services! Participants will earn a certificate of completion at the end of the training!
Session 1: Intro to Healthcare Careers (July 20th)
Session 2: Career Cruising (July 27th)
Session 3: Human Anatomy (August 3rd)
Session 4: Ethics in the Workplace (August 10th)
Session 5: Medical Terminology (August 17th)
Every Tuesday from 1pm-3pm, in person at 92 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne!
TO REGISTER, PLEASE CALL (905) 834-3629 ext. 273 OR EMAIL sarah.liddiard@portcares.ca

Literacy and Basic Skills: Microsoft Office Fundamentals
2021-08-03 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-13 09:00 - 12:00
This refresher training will walk you through the steps to create and manage Word documents, organize information in tables, perform calculations on data, create graphs and charts in Excel and create presentations in PowerPoint.
Session 1: Word – Back to Basics (July 6th)
Session 2: Word – Advanced Features (July 13th)
Session 3: Power Point Refresher (July 20th)
Session 4: Excel – Back to Basics (July 27th)
Session 5: Excel – Advanced Features (August 3rd)
Call today to register, 905-834-3629 ext. 293 or email, ireri@portcaresstudents.ca

Civic Holiday - OFFICE CLOSED!
2021-08-02

LinkedIn for Beginners Workshop (Online)
2021-07-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom, 330 Vansickle Rd, St. Catherines, Ontario, L2S 0B4, Canada
Interested in creating a LinkedIn profile but not sure where to start? Join us for this fun and interactive Zoom workshop that explores the benefits of having a LinkedIn account/profile. We will also discuss networking opportunities and employment possibilities.
To register, please fill out the registration form to the right!

Job Searching During a Pandemic Workshop (Online)
2021-07-29 14:00 - 15:00
It’s been a difficult year, to say the least. Let’s discuss staying resilient, being prepared, and getting the job in 2021. This working will be held online via ZOOM. To pre-register, please fill out the registration form to the right.

Networking 101 Workshop (Online)
2021-07-28 10:00 - 11:00
Networking has quickly become an essential tool, in person and virtually! In this workshop we will cover the basics of networking, review essential tools and tips, and how to gain confidence while connecting with potential employers! This session will be held online via ZOOM. To pre-register, please fill in our registration form to the right!

Resume Basics Workshop (Online)
2021-07-27 14:00 - 15:00
Join us as we discuss all the tips and tricks to resume writing, how to make a resume stand out to Employers, proper formatting, and ensuring it is the best first impression! This session will be held online via ZOOM. To pre-register, please fill in the registration box to the right!

Time for a Career Change Workshop (Online)
2021-07-26 10:00 - 11:00
Thinking of branching out into self employment? Have you always wanted to start your own business? Join us as we discuss the steps to getting there! This workshop will be offered online via ZOOM!
To register, please fill out the form to the right, a ZOOM link will be sent to your email within 24 hours!

Discussion Series: Ask an Employment Counsellor
2021-07-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-07-09 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for an informal panel discussion, Ask an Employment Counsellor! Each week the Employment Counsellors at PCWorks will discuss various topics and tips to help job seekers, find, get, and keep the job! We will be joined by special guests including our job developers, Literacy and Basic Skills instructors, and more!

How to Effectively Job Search Pt. 2
2021-07-22 14:00 - 15:00
It’s been a difficult year, to say the least. Let’s discuss staying resilient, being prepared, and getting the job in 2021. We will discuss all of the tips, tricks, and tools right from an Employment Counsellor. This is a 2 part workshop that will be held online via ZOOM. To pre-register, please fill out the registration form to the right and a ZOOM link will be sent to you within 24 hours.

How to Effectively Job Search Pt. 1
2021-07-21 10:00 - 11:00

Leadership Skills Workshop (Online)
2021-07-20 14:00 - 15:00
Leadership is a skill for any role—not just managers. Learn how to become a more successful leader, improve communication, make better decisions, manage conflict and build a team. To register, please fill in the form to the right! A ZOOM link will be emailed to you within 24 hours!

Winning Interview Skills Workshop (Online)
2021-07-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2021-07-08 14:00 - 15:00 | PC Works Employment Services at Port Cares, 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, ON, L3K 3E1, Canada
Now is the time to get on top of your interview skills! Are you familiar and comfortable with interviews? Have you ever had a virtual or phone interview? Not sure where to start? Join us for this interactive online workshop to help give tips and advice on how to brush up on your interview skills!
To register, please complete the form to the right! A ZOOM link will be emailed within 24 hours!

Generations in the Workplace Workshop (Online)
2021-07-16 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for our Generations in the Workplace workshop to discuss the ever growing population entering the workforce, as well as challenges and opportunities when working with a diverse team. To register, please fill in the form to the right!

Professionalism in the Workplace Workshop (Online)
2021-07-15 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for this exciting new workshop and learn about the do’s and don’ts of work behaviour. We will be discussing generational differences, dressing for success, the impacts of social media and much more!
To register, please fill out the form to the right!

All about Apprenticeships Information Session (Online)
2021-07-14 10:00 - 11:00
Are you interested in becoming an apprentice? Unsure of how to begin the process? Join us and have all your questions answered by an expert! Participants are given the opportunity to ask questions and learn the pathways to apprenticeship! To register, please complete the form to the right!

Coping with Job Loss Workshop (Online)
2021-07-13 14:00 - 15:00
Learn why change is important and develop coping strategies for dealing with change and why it is valuable to understand job loss and how to take the next steps in moving forward!

Work-Life Balance Workshop (Online)
2021-07-12 10:00 - 11:00
Learn how to create a healthy balance in your life between work and personal life!

Email Etiquette Workshop (Online)
2021-07-07 10:00 - 11:00
First impressions are everything! In this workshop we will discuss all the tips and tricks to improving your communication skills, specifically when sending emails! To register, please fill in the form to the right!
